Simple, fast and fun, the Hasten Hat makes a great quick knit for all levels of knitters. It is a low-stress project for beginning knitters who want to practice short rows, but still enjoyable for experienced knitters. The hat is knit in the round from the top down. The earflaps are created using short rows in garter stitch, while the top of the hat is worked in stockinette stitch. This is a great project for beginners! It includes a short row photo tutorial. Need a project you can knit in a hurry? Try the Hasten Hat.

SIZES
baby (toddler, child, adult small, medium, large)

YARN
Skein Yarn Pronto (100% Superwash Merino / 100 g skein) or other bulky weight yarn:
Main Color (for the crown): 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70) yards
Contrasting Color (for the earflaps): 10 (12, 15, 20, 25, 30) yards

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference: 16, (17.5, 18.75, 20, 21.5, 23) inches

NEEDLES
US 11 (8mm) and US 9 (5.5mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles & DPNs for stockinette or size to obtain gauge

GAUGE
12 stitches & 16 rows = 4 inches in STOCKINETTE stitch on larger needles
14 stitches & 32 rows = 4 inches in GARTER stitch on smaller needles

TOOLS
stitch marker & tapestry needle

SKILLS
knitting in the round & short row knitting